Question 49
Fats, Oils and SoapsDetergents have the general formula
- A.R(CH2)nOH
- B.RSO3−Na+
- C.RCO2−Na+
- D.RCO2H.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (RSO3−Na+)
Explanation
Soapless detergents are sodium alkyl (or alkylbenzene) sulphonates, RSO3−Na+. RCO2−Na+ is soap.